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QB Justin Fields is keeping it simple. So are the unbeaten Steelers

Sep. 16, 2024 13:34 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields doesn't want to get involved in any sort of quarterback controversy. One might be coming anyway. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 after a 13-6 win over Denver on Sunday. So is Fields for the first time in his career after another four...

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6

Sep. 15, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Wilson’s much-anticipated return to Denver to face the team that replaced...

A QB debate could be brewing in Pittsburgh. Justin Fields wants no part of it

Sep. 12, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

Justin Fields has been around football long enough to understand how this works, especially when you're a quarterback. The player at the top of the depth chart gets hurt. The backup comes in and plays well. Controversy ensues. Noise builds. Sides are chosen. Forgive...

Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin's number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver

Sep. 12, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

Pittsburgh (1-0) at Denver (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Series record: Broncos lead 20-13-1 Against the spread: Steelers 1-0; Broncos 1-0. Last meeting: Steelers beat Broncos 27-19 on Oct....

Russell Wilson's calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote

Sep. 12, 2024 14:25 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. The Broncos (0-1) anticipate facing quarterback Justin...

Commanders want Jayden Daniels to 'remain a passer' after running 16 times in his NFL debut

Sep. 11, 2024 17:12 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels has spent his life as a quarterback developing a feel for when to take off and run. “You don’t want to get hit by 300 pound-plus people,” he said Wednesday. “It’s like just an instinct. That clock in your head is like, ‘All right,...

Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

Sep. 10, 2024 13:27 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers (1-0) “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with...

New season, same old recipe for the Steelers: very little offense and a whole lot of TJ Watt

Sep. 09, 2024 18:10 PM EDT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterbacks have changed. The offensive coordinator too. The most direct route for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games has not. A little — sometimes very little — offense and a whole lot of T.J. Watt. The superstar outside linebacker was...

Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1

Sep. 09, 2024 16:03 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...

Analysis: There were more shaky quarterback performances than superlative ones in Week 1

Sep. 09, 2024 07:26 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix played like rookies. Several established quarterbacks weren’t much better. There were more...